Kerala Diploma (Polytechnic) Admission 2025-26: The application form is open for admission to three-year diploma courses in the state. The last date to apply is 12 June 2025. The selection of the students on the basis of their performance in the qualifying exams. There is no entrance test.
Admission Authority: Department of Technical Education (DTE), Kerala
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Courses Offered
Diploma programs in Engineering, Technology, Commercial Practice, and Management at Government, Aided, IHRD, CAPE, and Self-Financing Polytechnic Colleges

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Kerala Diploma (Polytechnic) Admission 2025-26: Application Schedule
Event | Date Range / Deadline |
Online Application Start | 21 May 2025 |
Last Date for Fee Payment | 10 June 2025 |
Online Application End | 12 June 2025 |
Provisional Rank List & Trial Allotment | 18 June 2025 |
Last Date for Online Correction | 21 June 2025 |
Final Rank List & First Allotment | 25 June 2025 |
Last Date for Reporting (1st Allotment) | 30 June 2025 |
Second Allotment | 5 July 2025 |
Reporting for 2nd Allotment | 10 July 2025 |
District-wise Counseling at Nodal Polytechnics | 15–21 July 2025 |
Commencement of First Semester & Induction | 23 July 2025 |
First Spot Admission (if any) | 28 July–1 August 2025 |
Second Spot Admission (if any) | 7–12 August 2025 |
Admission Closes | 14 August 2025 |
Admission Procedure
- Mode: Online through the Single Window Portal: [www.polyadmission.org]
- Basis: Merit in qualifying examination (no entrance test).
- Eligibility: Pass in SSLC/THSLC or equivalent examination with eligibility for higher studies in Kerala34.
- Reservation: As per Kerala government norms for SC, ST, OBC, and other categories3.
Participating Institutions
- 45 Government Polytechnic Colleges
- 6 Government-Aided Polytechnic Colleges
- 10 Self-Financing Polytechnic Colleges1
Kerala Diploma (Polytechnic) Admission 2025-26: Application Steps
- Register and pay the one-time registration fee online.
- Fill out the application form and upload the required documents.
- Submit the application and keep a copy for reference.
- Track rank lists and allotment results on the official portal.
Counseling & Seat Allotment
- Multiple rounds of allotment and spot admissions.
- Counseling and document verification at nodal polytechnic colleges.
Application Fee
- Rs.200
- Rs 100 for SC/ST
Kerala Diploma (Polytechnic) Admission 2025-26: Eligibility
The candidate shall have passed SSLC/THSLC or equivalent examination, with eligibility for higher studies.
Candidates who have passed the qualifying examination with Mathematics, English, and Science subjects are eligible to apply for both stream I and stream II.
Diploma in Engineering &Technology
Candidates who have passed the qualifying examination with Mathematics and English are eligible to apply for Stream II.
Diploma in Management.
Who Cannot Apply?
The candidate who has taken more than two chances to secure eligibility for higher studies in SSLC/THSLC or equivalent examinations is not eligible for admission. Appearances for “Betterment” or “SAY” examination shall not be considered as a chance
Programme List
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